He hurriedly thought of a way to deal with it. His first reaction was to ask the Empress for help, but how could he ask? If he didn't reveal his identity as an Embroidered-Robe Envoy, why would the Empress help an unrelated Embroidered-Robe Envoy?
But if he tells her his other identity, how can he explain to her that he brought the assassin out of the palace?
That would probably make her realize that she knows the assassin, which would only make things more complicated.
Moreover, she is backed by the Liu family. Once she learns of her identity as an Embroidered-Robe Envoy, it's hard to guarantee that she won't reveal it to her family. That would be even more dangerous, as neither the Emperor nor the Prince of Qi would tolerate her.
Should we inform Zhu Xie Chixin? He certainly wouldn't stand idly by while his subordinates are being bullied, especially since everyone seemed to be getting along quite well yesterday...
No, no, if that old fox Zhu Xiechixin finds out that he let the assassin go, it will be even more troublesome.
As he was pondering, the Empress on the soft couch said with a smile, "Cheng Xiong is a member of Prince Qi's faction. He's worried that the Emperor will use this opportunity to transfer him from this crucial position, so he's resorting to desperate measures. Fine, let him fight like dogs with the Embroidered-Robe Envoy."
Zu An's heart skipped a beat. Was Cheng Xiong a member of the Qi King's faction?
No wonder they're so dedicated to this investigation. Wait, I think I have a solution.
"Your Majesty, since there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now." Zu An bowed to the Empress, maintaining the proper decorum in front of others.
"Eunuch Lü, see him out." The Empress waved her hand, seemingly unwilling to spend time alone with Eunuch Lü in private.
"Yes~" Eunuch Lü led Zu An out the door, his expression somewhat unpleasant.
Zu An thought to himself that it was normal to feel resentful for accidentally touching the goddess he had been longing for day and night; it seemed he had really offended this guy.
Upon reaching the door, Eunuch Lü closed it behind him, then hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "You really have the desire but not the courage. Are you so afraid of the Emperor finding out?"
Hearing his angry tone, Zu'an was dumbfounded. This was different from what he had imagined. Why did it feel like he was encouraging his behavior just now?
So, you've always admired the Empress, so why would you encourage other men to approach her? And you even seemed quite excited.
Could it be Eunuch Lü, or perhaps Eunuch Lü?
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